Hi, first-time poster, here. I was looking at the code (to see whether or not the choice with the torch determined dominant hand, and, if so, which one each choice corresponded to) and, as a southpaw, seeing this:

Rome, tombs and inquisitors got me in the door but I absolutely loved this choice. Also, the fact that the choice carried through with the description of the glove rather than never impacting anything ever again was amazing.

I personally didn’t have a problem with the choice as it stands. As a leftie it felt natural to say that I would carry the torch in my left hand without anything overt. Although of the two options listed, I quite like the first for flow. I think that the implication is there.

I was curious when I read it as to how much it might influence the story.
Will we be able to gain an advantage because people assumed we were right handed, e.g. offering diplomacy with our right hand and arming the left? Also having a look at the approximate time period, I was wondering whether it will catch a lot of suspicion/unease from the Eyes (if they happen to be observing) for our use of the ‘sinister’ hand?

Also having a look at the approximate time period, I was wondering whether it will catch a lot of suspicion/unease from the Eyes (if they happen to be observing) for our use of the ‘sinister’ hand?

You know, I totally forgot that. There was once some stigma around left-handed people, right? Maybe a priest or even an Eye might make a small snide comment if your scabbard is on the right side of your hip or something.

It can also give you a slight boost to one character’s relationship.

But it won’t have a big impact on the story, no. It wouldn’t be fair for right-handed players

Nazara:

Will we be able to gain an advantage because people assumed we were right handed

Yes, you might have some advantage based on your weapon, the adversary and your combat skill. MCs with low combat skill won’t really know how to utilize their left-handedness to grant them an advantage in a fight.

A skilled MC might.

One thing that can happen is someone reaching to shake your hand and an awkward moment ensues!

I assume you know of the Portuguese and (more well-known) Spanish Inquisition? Burnings, torture, murder and forced conversions are just to name a few of the things those Institutions did. Of course, not every member is evil, but the Inquisition as a whole? It was a terror organization backed with judicial power from the Pope.

Mine will be too.

I just got fantastic news and my mood is pretty high, so I thought I’d share something with you even tho literally nobody asked me to lol.

I’m a very visual person so when I’m imagining a character, I like to look at references and art to help me form a better mental image of them. I want to show you guys which pictures I used for Alessa and Hadrian.

I’ll put under details because I know some people don’t like to contradict the mental image they may have already formed in their mind. If so, don’t click this!

The choice is fine. I was just worried that it was just flavor text, and then started second-guessing which hand I would hold a torch in, because, wouldn’t you hold a torch in your non-dominant hand in order to use your weapon?

Alright, I think I’ll just keep the choice as it is then. And yeah, it would make sense to carry the torch in your non-dominant hand but 1) the MC didn’t have their weapon with them (even if the player didn’t know this yet) and 2) they were walking around for hours, they wouldn’t be on high alert.

WillyJackson:

Insert disappointed face

I know, right? Piercings are sexy but unfortunately, I don’t think they were a popular fashion choice in the middle ages.

About the romance options, I have to tell you that I’m still not sure. I know I want to take the plot from A to B, and B to C and so on. But the roads between them are muddy at best. Lots of details and sub-plots are yet to be determined.

The romance options are one of those things. Right now, I have 10 ROs planned. Five males and five females, with the possibility of a couple of flings along the way.

But don’t take this number to heart because, as I said, it’s not set in stone. It’s a prevision at this point. Maybe I’ll add more if I write a character I particularly like, or maybe I’ll subtract some - if I find they do not fit the plot.